Patents by Inventor Holger Germann

Holger Germann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Piston for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 10539094
    Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a lower portion and an upper portion. An upper joining plane is positioned between the upper and lower extending through the outer circumference of the piston. At least one lower joining plane is positioned between the upper and lower portions. A solder gap is defined in the upper and lower joining planes wherein a solder containing iron is inserted to fixedly join the upper and lower portions together. Methods for producing pistons through connection of the lower portion to the upper portion with solder are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Kühnel, Holger Germann, Edward Werninghaus
  • Piston For An Internal Combustion Engine
    Publication number: 20190285024
    Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a lower portion and an upper portion. An upper joining plane is positioned between the upper and lower extending through the outer circumference of the piston. At least one lower joining plane is positioned between the upper and lower portions. A solder gap is defined in the upper and lower joining planes wherein a solder containing iron is inserted to fixedly join the upper and lower portions together. Methods for producing pistons through connection of the lower portion to the upper portion with solder are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Kühnel, Holger Germann, Edward Werninghaus